Using Cruise Control
...................................195
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
196
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter ...............................................
202
Driver Alert ....................................................
203
Lane Keeping System ...............................
205
Blind Spot Information System ............
209
Cross Traffic Alert .........................................
211
Eco Mode ........................................................
213
Steering ...........................................................
215
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
215
Load Carrying
Luggage Anchor Points ..............................
221
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
221
Cargo Nets .....................................................
222
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
224
Load Limit ......................................................
225
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
230
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
231
Recommended Towing Weights ............
231
Essential Towing Checks .........................
233
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
237
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
238
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
238
Economical Driving ....................................
238
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
239
Driving Through Water ..............................
239
Floor Mats ......................................................
239
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
241
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
242Fuel Shutoff
..................................................
242
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
243
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
245
Towing Points ...............................................
245
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
247
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
248
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
249
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
250
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
250
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
252
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
252
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
252
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
254
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
254
Changing a Fuse .........................................
260
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
261
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
261
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ............................
262
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel .............................
263
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L ..................
264
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi Diesel ..........................................................
265
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Flex Fuel/2.5L ..................
266
Engine Oil Check .........................................
266
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
267
Engine Cooling Fan - Gasoline ...............
267
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel ....................
268
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury.
Selector Lever Positions
The instrument cluster displays the current
gear.
Park (P)
In park (P), power is not transmitted to the
driven wheels and the transmission is
locked. You can start the engine with the
transmission in this position.
Shift into park (P) only when your vehicle
is stationary.
Reverse (R)
Shift into reverse (R) only when your
vehicle is stationary and the engine is at
idle speed.
Neutral (N)
In neutral (N), power is not transmitted to
the driven wheels but the transmission is
not locked. You can start the engine with
the transmission in this position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal position for driving.
Sport (S)
In sport (S), the transmission selects the
optimum gear for best performance. SelectShift™
(If Equipped)
About SelectShift™
Use this feature to upshift or downshift
using the buttons on the selector lever.
Using SelectShift™
Shift into sport (S). Press the
+ button to
switch the feature on.
• Press the
+ button to upshift.
• Press the
– button to downshift.
Shift into another gear to switch the
feature off.
Brake Shift Interlock
About Brake Shift Interlock
Brake shift interlock prevents you from
shifting out of park (P) when you have
switched the ignition on and not pressed
the brake pedal.
Shifting Out of Park (P) WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle
until you verify that the stoplamps are
working. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Use the brake shift interlock lever to move
the selector lever out of park (P) if you
cannot start the engine.
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the
stoplamps are not working. See
Fuse
Specification Chart (page 254).
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In the event of an electrical malfunction,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the
stoplamps are not working. See Fuse
Specification Chart (page 254).
If the vehicle battery has no charge, jump
start your vehicle. See Jump Starting the
Vehicle
(page 243). WARNING:
When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate. 1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver,
remove the panel. 2. Locate the brake shift interlock lever.
3. Push the brake shift interlock lever
toward the rear of your vehicle and
hold it there.
4. Move the selector lever from park (P) to neutral (N).
5. Install the panel.
6. Press the brake pedal, start the engine
and release the parking brake.
Note: Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
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FUSE BOX LOCATIONS
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
The fuse box is in the engine compartment.
See Maintenance (page 261).
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box The fuse box is below the glove box.
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
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Fuel Quality - E85.........................................152
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 152
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 153
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................151 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 151
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................242
Ignition Switch.................................................... 242
Keyless Starting.................................................. 243
Fuse Box Locations.....................................254 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 254
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............254
Fuses................................................................254
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................254
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 255
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........258
G
Gauges................................................................87 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............88
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 87
Information Display............................................. 87
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 169
General Information on Radio Frequencies....................................................51
General Maintenance Information........416 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 418
Owner Checks and Services........................... 417
Protecting Your Investment........................... 416
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 416
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 416
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................250
Getting the Services You Need...............247 Away From Home.............................................. 247
Global Opening
..............................................84
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 174
Hazard Flashers............................................242
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 276Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 115
Head Restraints
..............................................115
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 116
Heated Exterior Mirrors
................................113
Heated Rear Window...................................113
Heated Seats.................................................130
Heated Windshield........................................113
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Hill Start Assist..............................................174 Switching the System On and Off................175
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 175
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control
..................................111
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of
Thin Ice................................................................. 111
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................... 111
General Hints.......................................................... 111
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................... 111
Recommended Settings for Cooling.............111
Recommended Settings for Heating.............111
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control............................................................112
Defogging or Clearing the Windshield of Thin Ice................................................................ 112
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
General Hints......................................................... 112
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 112
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling............112
Recommended Settings for Heating............112
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................174
Home Screen
.................................................372
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........261
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................134
In California (U.S. Only)............................248
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